My Weekly Preview Issue 738. January 05, 2023

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From the editor

The new year is officially upon us and that means following through on all those resolutions we made. For most of us, top of our list is usually to eat better and exercise more. But it doesn’t have to mean sweating it out at the gym. We live in such a beautiful region with some of the best beaches and walking tracks at our fingertips offering the perfect playground to walk, swim and hike our way to better fitness. Or, why not turn up the heat with a dance class? Not only will you burn the calories, it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and have some fun along the way. Turn to our cover story on page 14 for some great ideas on how you can mix it up and keep things interesting. We also deliver six pages of all the latest health and wellbeing stories and great advice from experts in their field, plus there’s a great summer fun guide to keep the kids entertained. Here’s to a fabulous year ahead in 2023!

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New year, new you. Turn to page 14.

Cover story Looking for alternative ways to stay fit in 2023? We have you covered.

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Health and wellbeing Six pages of all the latest news and advice.

Summer fun Great ideas to keep the kids amused over the holidays.

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SURGING QUEENSLAND RENTS TAKING A TOLL

A new report has revealed that soaring housing costs means that thousands of families are unable to meet basic living needs. WORDS AAP.

Thousands of low-income families in Queensland probably don’t have enough money to meet basic living or dietary standards due to surging rental costs and inadequate welfare payments, according to a new report.

The Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS) modelling shows unemployed single parents and families where only one parent is able to work are the most vulnerable to financial shocks, emergencies or unplanned expenses.

About 60,477 single parents are falling $200.53 short, and families with one working parent are $174.23 short, of meeting basic living expenses every week, the report says.

The QCOSS says low-income households already spend a higher proportion of income on housing, food, electricity, transport, phone and internet services, and inadequate welfare payments are compounding problems.

“Spiralling inflation, housing stress and rising energy costs have squeezed these households’ budgets even further, resulting in compromises being made on the consumption of essential goods and services,” the report states.

“None of these households have sufficient income to meet any unplanned expenses or emergencies. They cannot make meaningful savings and are highly vulnerable to increasing levels of debt, often from predatory lenders.”

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About 95 per cent of unemployed single-parent households are led by women, the report says, and they spend about 46 per cent of their income on rent.

Unemployed single-parent households are also “likely to experience deficits with food and nutrition” because they don’t have enough money.

Low-income families with only one working parent also face similar problems with about a third of their income swallowed by rent.

“A nuclear family household with one primary ‘breadwinner’, even when earning above minimum wage, is no longer able to provide sufficient income to meet a basic standard of living,” the report reveals.

The report also found single unemployed adults with no dependants were likely to be $24 short of meeting basic living standards, while students were $7.32 under, each week.

The only low-income households able to meet consistently meet basic standards with their income is senior couples, over the age of 76, with no dependants.

QCOSS chief executive Aimee McVeigh says all households in the report are paying more than 30 per cent of their weekly income toward rent, which is housing stress.

“This report highlights the severe financial pressure Queenslanders are under. A two-decade high inflation rate, housing stressing, and spiralling energy prices are squeezing households’ budgets beyond what people can handle,” she says.

“The growing levels of poverty community services are currently seeing is heartbreaking.

She is urging the federal government to lift income support payments to at least $73 a day to ensure unemployed people can meet basic living standards.

TOPS PARLIAMENT’S NEW YEAR AGENDA

Affordable housing will be the next parliamentary priority as the federal government releases its promised plan to help ease the crisis.

After addressing election commitments to tackle climate change, childcare costs and establish a national anti-corruption commission in 2022, the government has revealed housing as being first on the agenda for 2023.

Proposed laws to establish the Housing Australia Future Fund as well as two independent advisory bodies have been published.

Consultation on the proposals will be open until mid-January ahead of parliament’s return in February.

The $10-billion future fund is expected to provide ongoing investment returns, which will go towards new social and affordable homes.

Housing Minister Julie Collins says returns from the fund will deliver the government’s commitment of 30,000 new social and affordable homes in the fund’s first five years.

This will include 4000 homes for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence or older women at risk of homelessness. – AAP

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HOUSING

Brisbane Sunshine Coast

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign horticulture educator Martha Smith notes in a 2011 article that, back in the 1620s, “tulips were worth more than gold.” Why were these particular plants so pricey? “Initially the tulip was a rarity only the very wealthy could afford,” she further explains. At the time, a single “Rembrandt-type bulb” was worth “10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman or the price of a large house.”

By the numbers

If you listen very closely, hot water and cold water sound slightly different when being poured. The heat changes the thickness, or viscosity, of the water, which changes the pitch of the sound it makes when it’s poured. Hot water produces a higherpitched sound when poured because of the movement of the molecules. Our brains become trained to identify the different sounds subconsciously.

Quote of the week

“Everything in the world displeases me: but, above all, my displeasure in everything displeases me.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

8.7 billion 190 years

There are an estimated 8.7 billion tyres on four-wheeled cars globally.

The world’s oldest tortoise, named Jonathan, turned 190 on December 4, 2022.

10.2kg

The largest baby ever born weighed 10.2 kilograms (22lb 8oz).

In 2007, if you were looking for a step up from exercise belts and aerobic class, there was another option, albeit an interesting one. The Hawaii Chair was basically a computer chair, except it came with a motorised, barstool-like seat that whirled your pelvis around in an attempt to give you abs. Yes, you read that correctly. The chair was marketed as being perfect for both home and office. The tagline? “If you can sit, you can get fit.”

Today in history – January 5

1933 – Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins. The San Francisco bridge is one of the best-known symbols of the United States.

1968 – The Prague Spring begins. The period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia began with the election of Alexander Dubček as the country’s leader.

1993 – The oil tanker MV Braer runs aground on the coast of the Shetland Islands. The oil tanker spilled twice as much crude oil as the Exxon Valdez in 1989.

2005 – The solar system’s largest known dwarf planet is discovered. The discovery of Eris ultimately led to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgrading Pluto, which has roughly the same size, to a dwarf planet.

Word of the day

Lachrymose

Tearful; someone who tends to cry often, or something that tends to cause people to cry.

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Pilo and Ilaria Selguera

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: GET MOVING

Improving health and wellbeing is one of the nation’s most popular resolutions, so as we kick off 2023, there is no time better than the present to explore the fun and fantastic ways to improve your fitness. WORDS: Lahnee Pavlovich.

It is that time of year when the sun is shining, the beach is calling our name, and we have made our New Year resolutions. This means, inevitably, that many of us are seeking the confidence to look and feel great in our own skin.

If lifting weights in the gym isn’t exactly your jam, there is no need to worry because the Sunshine Coast is nature’s playground and we are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to fitness alternatives. Want to get outdoors and work up a sweat? We have you covered. Want to try something new and exciting out of the elements? Easy, the Coast has options galore.

Let’s start with some activities that will not only get your heart rate going, and pump fresh air into your lungs, but also give you an excuse for some fun in the sun. After all, we can all use some of that!

THE BEACH:

The Sunshine Coast beaches rival those across the world, and if you’re new to exercising or just want to get your body moving, simply pack a towel, some swimmers and head to your nearest beach. Don’t forget to be sun safe!

From there you can stretch it out, get your downward dog on with some yoga moves, wade through the shallow waters using the resistance to boost the intensity, or take a stroll along the sand. TIP: The softer the sand the harder the workout.

Maybe you’d rather dive right in the ocean, through the waves and swim behind the breaks for a few hundred meters. If the promise of a good workout isn’t enough to convince you, seawater has been proven to help release stress, relax your muscles, promote deep sleep and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and

repair, plus the release of dopamine and serotonin (happy hormones!). It’s a win-win! Grab a juice from a local business after your workout and you have yourself one healthy morning.

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SURFING:

There are many health benefits to exercising outdoors and we already know that the saltwater is good for us, so let’s take it up a notch and add a surfboard, some paddling, and plenty of swell to the mix. Surfing is the ultimate full body workout and a whole lot of fun once you get the hang of it.

It works the core, is great for cardiovascular health, gives the upper body a fantastic workout, shapes your legs and butt, and as an added bonus, can help with balance and coordination too.

And don’t worry if you don’t have your

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DANCE:

Dancing has a wide range of physical and mental benefits like endurance, flexibility, increased aerobic fitness and cardio health, increased muscular strength. The list goes on. Basically it’s an all-rounder when it comes to health and fitness.

Oh, and did we mention that it is really fun and a great way to meet new people? Genesis Dance Society in Kawana is run by Cuban born Pilo Selguera, his wife Ilaria Selguera and Sunshine Coast local Vickie Bee.

The trio has made it their mission to help others embrace the beauty of dance, the energy of Latin culture and bring a party to our sunny shores through their dance studio. Genesis offers step-by-step learning options for all ages and levels so

own board or have never tried before, there are plenty of surf schools offering lessons across the Coast. There are places you can hire boards too. So grab a few friends (for safety reasons, as well as the camaraderie) and hit the waves.

Let’s take things back to dry land now, shall we?

HIKING:

From the Glass House Mountains to Noosa and beyond, the Sunshine Coast has mountains and hiking tracks for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are after some sturdy, flat tracks or keen to get the blood pumping on some steep climbs, you will find what you are looking for.

Let’s begin with one of the most popular walks on the Sunshine Coast, and rightly so, thanks to its scenic beauty.

Forming part of the Coastal Walk, the 2.4-kilometre return trek from the Noosa Headland day-use area (located at the end of Park Road, Noosa Heads) to Dolphin

Point takes in the headlands, sweeping ocean vistas and rocky bays.

Next up, consider tackling Mount Coolum – a 1.6-kilometre return walk. It’s a little harder, but popular. The hike up can get rocky, but the views are well worth it. And you can take it as fast or as slow and steady as you like – either way, your heart rate will rise.

There is also the Coastal Pathway, which runs from Tewantin in the north all the way to Pelican Waters in the south. Any section is worth a wander for the views alone.

If you are looking to challenge yourself, Mount Beerwah has a 2.6-kilometre summit route with a few steep exposed rock faces. The walk takes around three hours to complete. Meanwhile, the Mount Ngungun summit walking track is another great option with a 2.8-kilometre trail that begins in open forest with stunning views of Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah.

WATER RESIST:

Water Resist is a concept that takes exercise underwater, and here is why you should check out their exercise options…

The resistance created by cycling underwater is 12 times greater than cycling on land, increasing blood flow and improving your cardiovascular endurance. You can burn plenty of calories and your heartbeat frequency is reportedly 10 per cent lower in water, so you can work at a higher intensity with a lower heart rate.

Water buoyancy lets you move your joints in a wider range of motion which improves flexibility. It is suitable for almost anyone, plus the water means low impact on joints, muscles and bones. This means you can enjoy an intense workout without sore muscles the next day. I’m convinced! Located at Caloundra and Noosa, you can check it out for yourself: waterresist.com.au.

And last but certainly not least…

there is no need to worry if you’ve never danced before. They run classes in salsa, hip hop, reggaeton, bachata, dancehall, Afrobeats, commercial, twerk, carnival fitness, and there is even something for the kids. These guys also have performance teams you can join when you nail the moves. Plus, they run regular social parties and events (including beach dancing) so you can keep the workout going on your night out too. Let’s dance! Visit genesisdancesociety.com for details.

There are high hopes that a planned multimillion-dollar transport corridor will reduce bottle necking on Caloundra Road.

he wider benefits of a congestion-busting project planned for Caloundra has been revealed, as traffic numbers continue to surge.

Tens of thousands of locals and visitors are grappling with a stop-start commute through the intersection of Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way and Pelican Waters Boulevard, to access Caloundra’s CBD on a daily basis.

This intersection, managed by Transport and Main Roads, is planned to be upgraded. But prior to this upgrade, traffic volumes through the roundabout are expected to be reduced by constructing the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU).

At the moment, the increasing pressure on the main roundabout is forcing many motorists to seek alternative route ‘rat runs’ through once-quiet suburbs.

These include Moffat Beach, Dicky Beach and Currimundi, as well as Aroona and Caloundra West (Sugar Bag Road).

Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg says the $37.8 million CTCU, planned to run from

Omrah Avenue to the Nicklin Way, is the next step to addressing one of the worst traffic snarls in our region.

“If you look at the recent drone footage over Caloundra you can see the main areas of congestion,’’ Cr Landsberg says. “The town is choking due to bottlenecking and this has significant flow-on effects to other local roads that were never built to cater for the amount of traffic they are experiencing.

“However, the CTCU will reduce the number of vehicles travelling through the roundabout and on various roads by

an estimated 20 per cent – that’s a real win for our beachside communities.”

State Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt says there is “real progress and genuine consultation” on the project.

“Traffic congestion on Caloundra Road is a significant issue in our community and this project, combined with the Bells Creek Arterial Road, represents a genuine effort to address this problem,” he says.

Community groups, including the Community Residents Association, are opposed to a four-lane design option for

the CTCU, amid fears it would “rip” through the town’s centre, bring major traffic into an urban village and impact a precious bush reserve. The groups say they prefer a two-lane option.

But the groups have welcomed the formation of a Stakeholder Interest Group (SIG) to participate in the corridor upgrade project.

Feedback from the SIG, which represents residents, motorists, transport operators, businesses and local facilities, will be considered as part of various project options, including traffic, flood and stormwater modelling, environmental and cultural heritage investigations.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox says community responses to a 2022 Living on the Sunshine Coast survey told council that low road congestion is among the most important aspects to living in the region.

“Forty-eight per cent of Caloundra respondents, including the catchment area from Pelican Waters in the south, Little Mountain in the west, to Currimundi in the north, said easing road congestion was important in making somewhere a good place to live,” he says.

LOVE, ART, SCIENCE and sunshine

A WORLD-CLASS organic certified rum distilled in the Sunshine Coast rainforest? No worries. Or Nil Desperandum, to be precise. That’s the name of the rum – the Latin phrase meaning ‘nothing to despair of’, or ‘no worries’ in the Australian vernacular – launched in February 2022 by a distillery in Woombye that’s making heads turn.

With a new batch set for release in March 2023, the Nil Desperandum range of rums is the second brand for the distillery,

which has had great success with the Sunshine & Sons range of spirits, featuring its wildly popular gins, since 2020.

Founded in 2019 by good mates Matt Hobson, Michael Conrad, Daniel Vinson and head distiller Adam Chapman, the distillery is uniquely positioned in a serene patch of rainforest a stone’s throw from the region’s iconic Big Pineapple.

With Sunshine & Sons continuing to make a significant mark in the retail liquor and bar market in Queensland, the March 2023

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Locky Craven

rum release is set to catapult Nil Desperandum and its makers nationwide in 2023. “We’re very excited, not only to sustain the excellent products we have in our Sunshine & Sons range, but in our Nil Desperandum rum products,” says co-owner Matt Hobson. Producing a good rum takes time – it’s required to be aged for a minimum of two years by Australian law – and Matt promises it will be worth the wait. “We are really pushing the boundaries of just how good an Australian rum can be,” he says, noting the brand proudly took out ‘Best Pot Still Rum’ at November’s Australian Rum Awards, surrounded by the who’s who in the exciting world of Australian rum.

“You have to have a vision and a passion and a love of what you’re doing to start a business and to spend multiple millions of dollars to produce a spirit that’s aging in a barrel. We already know with this year’s releases how good that rum is, and we’re very excited that we’ll be building on that success.”

But it’s not only rum-drinkers who stand to gain; farmers and the environment are also the beneficiaries of the rum’s production process.

Matt explains: “Obviously there’s a very significant waste output from distilling,” he says. “In many, if not most distilleries around Australia, that goes to trade waste; it’s effluent.

“We’re very fortunate that in our rum production we’re using organic-certified molasses. The waste product from our organic-certified distillery is effectively considered to be an organic-certified product, and that waste is returned to agriculture, as a feed stock supplement to beef cattle and dairy cattle production.”

The slogan ‘distilled with love, art and science’ is stamped on the cork of every bottle of both brands, and according to Matt, that just about sums up the philosophy behind the rapidly expanding distillery. “We love what we’re doing, and we love that consumers and drinkers are discovering us

and loving it also; the rate that’s occurring is very exciting for us. “We often say that distilling an incredible tasting and beautiful spirit is an art, and indeed it is. It’s far beyond a pure calculation on a spreadsheet. The ingredients, the temperatures and time, all the variables that define what that spirit will taste like for consumers, to make that happen is a very old art, one that our production team, led by our head distiller Adam Chapman, absolutely personifies.”

Art is also evident in the equipment used at the distillery – purpose-built huge copper stills designed by Adam in collaboration with specialist Australian manufacturers, with the stars christened Maria and Sarah.

While making a beautiful spirit may be an art, making that spirit repeatedly and consistently relies on science. That’s where Adam comes in again, with assistant distiller Locky Craven. Matt describes their expertise as “international-level”. All of this makes for a mighty fine range of spirits that are making a good name for themselves within the retail and hospitality sectors, as well as with the general public.

The distillery door is open to visitors every day from 10am to sunset for tours, tastings, and bottle sales. There is the opportunity to get up close and personal with the distilling machinery and “have a yarn” with one of the production team, who are eager to share their knowledge and passion with visitors.

“We also do a guided tasting – a very personal and in-depth insight into the spirits we have on offer. We love giving people knowledge and insight into what we’re making, and how we’re making it.”

If you do pay a visit, don’t expect a live band or loud music though.

“We emphasise the stillness of the natural environment,” says Matt.

“You can absolutely hear what’s happening in the rainforest.”

Founder Michael Conrad

error – towards success.

The Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) production, hosted by news anchor Paul Taylor, will feature the likes of Moffat Beach Brewing Co, Your Mates Brewing Co and Brouhaha Brewery.

VSC head of marketing Kelly Ryan says the podcast is the latest initiative being rolled out as part of the Sunshine Coast’s Australia’s Craft Beer Capital initiative,

makes our craft beer so good.

“ Throughout the series you’ll hear about sustainability, how brewers are working with local producers to go paddock-to-pint, incredible tales of triumph, trial and error, and unwavering passion,” Ms Ryan adds.

“But what struck me most when listening to the podcast was the warmth and friendliness of the craft beer community we have here, we all support one another, and that’s what makes Australia’s craft beer capital so special.”

Owner of award-winning Moffat Beach Brewing Co, Matt and Sharynne Wilson’s, craft beer journey began when they bought a café in Caloundra’s Moffat Beach in 2012.

IN PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS

A new podcast will explore the success, the trials and tribulations, and the characters behind the region’s craft beer industry.

One thing is for sure – the Sunshine Coast has become synonymous with craft beer. And if the walls of the 21 breweries across the region could talk, they would tell stories about the ambitious characters behind the beer.

Now, a new podcast series is celebrating those people behind the pint in Australia’s craft beer capital.

Speaking with 16 independent craft brewers from the region, the In Pursuit of Hoppiness podcast goes deep into each brewery’s journey – including trial and

which began in December 2021.

“With more breweries per capita than any state or territory in Australia, the Sunshine Coast is officially Australia’s craft beer capital,” she says.

“With this we saw an opportunity to come together and market the Sunshine Coast as a craft beer destination.

“The In Pursuit of Hoppiness podcast is all about sharing the stories of the people behind the pint, getting to hear from the brewers themselves on what

“There was nowhere to get a beer at Moffat Beach at that stage and that was our sort of light bulb moment,” Mr Wilson says.

“We put in craft beer… we wanted a point of difference.

“I started brewing at home to educate myself on what it was I was actually selling,” he adds.

In Pursuit of Hoppiness includes a bonus five-episode spin-off series speaking with different distillers from the Sunshine Coast.

The podcast is available to stream through Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Brouhaha Brewery will feature on a new podcast

“We all support one another, and that’s what makes Australia’s craft beer capital so special”

SUMMER FUN

1. What ‘SUP

Summer sure is the perfect time to be enjoying the longer days and crystal-clear waters across the region. A relatively inexpensive and easy activity is stand-up paddle boarding. It’s fun for all ages and the Coast has some perfect locations where you can hire a board and explore the water. Why not hire a board from Golden Beach and head out to the Pumicestone Passage where the Glass House Mountains form a stunning backdrop? Or enjoy the protected jewel that is Cotton Tree beach, or the calm, flat waters of Currimundi Lake.

2. Food galore

The Sunshine Coast is a food lover’s dream. One minute you can be enjoying Mooloolaba prawns on the beach, the next sampling award-winning dairy in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. This summer, why not do it all and create your own food

tour of the Sunshine Coast? Check out seafood spots in

3. Splash around

Looking for something to do on those warm, summer days? Well, there is bound to be bucket loads of fun at the Nambour Aquatic Centre Splash Park. The park features a zero-depth and fully accessible splash pad, plus toddler slides, water jet features and tipping buckets. But the real attractions are the two new adventure water slides measuring 60 and 67 metres in length – perfect for any thrill-seekers out there! The park is perfect for all ages and abilities. Find the Nambour Aquatic Centre Splash Park at 31 Petrie Park Road. Visit nambourac.com.au.

4. Get amongst nature

If you haven’t been to the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden then now is the perfect time. Children aged 10 and over can enjoy orienteering with the great botanic race, or Agents of Discovery is an educational mobile gaming platform that uses augmented reality to get youth active. Bring the family along to follow the Koala Discovery Trail to learn more about why this endangered species calls the gardens home, or pack a picnic and enjoy the relaxed space. There is also an onsite cafe. Located at 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha, the garden showcases plants native to the Sunshine Coast region across 82 hectares. Visit botanic-garden. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Did you know the Sunshine Coast has

• Around 300 days of sunshine a year

• 100 kilometres of coastline

• 39,835 hectares of national parks, state forests and reserves

• 1800 local events annually.

The Sunshine Coast has an abundance of outdoor activities. Why not venture out and explore somewhere new? Don’t forget to support local businesses along the way! WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

SOURCE: VISIT SUNSHINE COAST

TAKING CENTRE STAGE

The local performing arts community receives a welcome boost.

One of the region’s premier event venues is welcoming it new CEO – a well-respected name in the performing arts world.

Bronwyn Edinger will spearhead The Events Centre, Caloundra, and bring with her a wealth of experience working with arts organisations, businesses and

government. “I’m looking forward to supporting the creative aspirations of the Sunshine Coast community, working with local artists and bringing thrilling, thought-provoking and wonderful experiences to audiences of the Sunshine Coast,” Ms Edinger says.

Prior to moving to the Coast, Ms

Edinger managed performing arts centres and theatre companies across the country, including Arts on Tour NSW, Perth Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare Company and Black Swan State Theatre Company.

She has been president of both the national (PAC Australia) and New South Wales peak bodies for performing arts venues and was awarded a rare Life Membership to PAC Australia, as well as the Touring Legend Award. Ms Edinger is on the Sunshine Coast Regional Arts

FOOTY FANS TO WELCOME CLUBS TO THE COAST

The Sunshine Coast will be a hive of activity this summer with two AFL and two NRL teams coming to town for pre-season training. While the AFL’s Port Adelaide Football Club arrived in early December, Carlton Football Club will touch down on the Coast at the end of January to be based at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex. The Brisbane Broncos will also spend a week on the Sunshine Coast for a training camp in between their two pre-season trial matches against the Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Toyota Cowboys at Sunshine Coast Stadium in February.

Tickets for the trial games are on sale at ticketek.com.au. After the pre-season trial, the Cowboys will remain on the Coast for a training session with discussions with other NRL and AFL clubs ongoing for additional training camps.

Bronwyn Edinger and Brendan Maher from Albury Entertainment Centre at the Impact Awards 2022

“I’m looking forward to supporting the creative aspirations of the Sunshine Coast community”

Bronwyn Edinger

Development Fund committee and a board member of the Theatre Royal in Hobart. Welcoming Ms Edinger, The Events Centre chair, Jeanette Burrows, says:

“We look forward to her leadership, skills and extensive industry experience in shaping the future of The Events Centre, and arts on the

Sunshine Coast.”

Cr Ted Hungerford Division Seven

Reflecting on the year gone by Where on earth did 2022 go? As quickly as the year passed, it was also another very productive and fruitful one in Division 7 and across the region as a whole.

In June, the council handed down its $847 million 2022-23 budget, which included some really exciting projects for our local area like the Stringybark Road FootbridgePathway at Sippy Downs, a significant commitment for upgrades to the intersection on Wises Road and Sugar Road and Stage 9 of Buderim Village Park, to name just a few.

The new playground in Buderim Village Park is looking terrific and nearing completion. This terrific project is funded by the Queensland Government’s Southeast Queensland Community Stimulus Program in association with the council.

With the festive season just wrapped up, I really hope everyone took full

advantage of the opportunity to have a well-earned rest, relax, unwind and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.

I hope your batteries are recharged and ready for 2023 – this year is going to be another fascinating and fun adventure! How you can get 2023 off to a

winning start

Did you know that you can put yourself in the running to win up to $1000 off your next rates bill by switching your rates notice delivery mode from traditional post to email?

You can make this simple change through MyCouncil, which is accessible on council’s website. Just register for a MyCouncil account or sign-in to an existing account and change your rates notice delivery method from traditional post to email.

By doing this, you’ll help council save paper, which is great for the environment, and you’ll go into the draw to win up to $1000 off your next rates bill.

COAST AUTHOR DELIVERS

Following the success of his first novel Crucial Step, Sunshine Coast fiction writer Ian Laver has just published his second novel, Uneasy. This fast-paced detective crime novel, set in the late 1990s, is about Queensland detective Rodney FitzMichael who has been demoted and his previous working partner, Lerlene Diplock, is now his boss. They must put aside their differences as they investigate a series of cases. Mr Laver has numerous writing awards and was president of the Sunshine Literary Association. He currently convenes a Haiku study group at Noosa Arts and Crafts. Uneasy is available from all online bookstores and locally from The

BookShop at Caloundra, Berkelouw Books at Eumundi and The Noosa Arts and Crafts gift shop at Wallace House, Noosaville.

WATER MATTERS: HAVE YOUR SAY

Unitywater will soon be calling on the community to have their say on how four catchments across the region are managed into the future. Noosa and Sunshine Coast residents can register to be a part of community consultation in early 2023. It will form part of Unitywater’s ongoing Water Matters program that outlines how to sustainably manage the world’s most essential resource locally for the next 30 years. The long-term plan covers four

key catchments including Burgess Creek in Noosa, and Maroochy River, Mooloolah River and North Pumicestone Passage. Unitywater executive manager for sustainable infrastructure solutions, Daniel Lambert, says it is especially important to seek input from residents who are familiar with the catchments and their unique qualities. Register at communityhub.unitywater.com/ water-matters.

Camera group unveils new name

Local photography club, Caloundra Camera Group, has recently changed its name to Sunshine Coast Photography Club. The club recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and to celebrate entered the new Camera Club Category of the Australian Photographic Society’s annual Photobook Awards and took out first place for its book Coastal Exposure. Sunshine Coast Photography Club meets at 7pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings will resume on February 8 in the Annexe Building at Caloundra Indoor Bowls Club, 55 Burke Street, Golden Beach. New members are welcome. Visit caloundra.myphotoclub. com.au or call Ann on 0411 486 939.

Guest speaker at Caloundra Family History

The Caloundra Family History Research (CFHR) group meet on the third Thursday of each month featuring interesting local guest speakers. All are welcome to join in person or via Zoom. The next meeting is on January 19 with guest speaker Helen V. Smith – a professional family history researcher and author. She will give her talk, ‘Lost in London’, at the CFHR rooms, Corbould Park, via Gate 2, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra. Non-members can register at hello@caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

Maroochy View Club luncheon

The Maroochydore View Club hold monthly outings, luncheons with interesting speakers and volunteering opportunities. A group for fun and friendship, the first luncheon of 2023 will be on January 27. Call Claire on 0416 119 053 for more information.

Club for active retirees

The Probus Club of Caloundra 86 is seeking like-minded active retirees to join its club. Members meet at the Rumba Resort, Caloundra each month and engage in a range of activities encompassing fun, fellowship and friendship. Sponsored by Rotary, Probus is a social club for retired and semi-retired people. Phone 0480 184 730 or email probusclub86@gmail.com.

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There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.

13 JANUARY

8 BALL AITKEN & KALLIDAD PLAY

MALENY LANE

Swamp-blues-rocker 8 Ball Aitken and guitar sorcerers Kallidad are joining force to play Maleny Lane. Kallidad combines Spanish guitar sorcery with rock and roll energy. 8 Ball Aitken has toured the world for more than a decade performing his swampyblues-rock across 20 countries to date. Don’t miss this event when the two musical forces of nature come together for a huge night of music at the Maleny Lane.

When: Friday, January 13, 6-9pm. Where: Maple St, Maleny. Tickets: $30 via eventbrite.com.au and search ‘8 Ball Aitken’ or $40 at the door.

13 JANUARY

DISCO REVOLUTION

Pull together your gang for a euphoric dose of disco fever and an ode to discotheque and Studio 54, the infamous club synonymous with cultural acceptance, wild parties, and good times. Disco Revolution’s show is for passionate disco and dance lovers (18+). When: Friday, January 13, 8pm. Where: Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra. Tickets: $36.95 via, events.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/event/17029067-a/discorevolution.

14 JANUARY

JOE CAMILLERI AND THE BLACK SORROWS

The Black Sorrows continue to be one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands renowned for their high-energy live shows, musicianship, and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for best group.

When: Saturday, January 14, 7.3010.30pm.

Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre, Caloundra.

Tickets: $40 via trybooking.com and search, ‘Joe Camilleri and the black sorrows’.

11 JANUARY

LUCY LOCKET SHADOW PUPPET SHOW

Join Lucy Locket on her incredible journey as she discovers the importance of being yourself, and that there’s only one of you in the whole universe. Full of fun and adventure, this is a great show for the little ones.

When: Wednesday, January 11, 10-10.45am. Where: Caloundra Library.

Tickets: Free event, register via, events. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ event/17398114-a/lucy-locket-shadowpuppet-show.

JAN 14-15 & JAN 21-22

SPIDERELLA AND THE PANTOMIME VILLIAN ACADEMY

BATS Theatre Company Inc. is proud to present Spiderella and the Pantomime Villain Academy. Written by Peter Nuttall and directed by Kathy Hickson, this is a British pantomime with a twist. Can Widow Twankee, Aladdin, the social-media obsessed Tinkerbell and the Fairy Godmother save Pantovia?

When: Saturday, January 14, Sunday, January 15, Saturday, January 21, Sunday, 22 January.

Where: War Memorial Hall, Buderim. Tickets: $10-$20 via, trybooking.com.

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JANUARY

SHOREBIRDS - WHAT IS THEIR FUTURE

Shorebirds – What is their Future? is an exhibition of paintings by Merrett Keech on the plight of migratory shorebirds. Merrett believes that the wetland areas of our coastline are nature’s bridge between the sea and the land, providing sustainability, regeneration and protection of wildlife and land.

When: January 14 to January 25, 10am-2pm.

Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha. Tickets: Free event.

17 JANUARY

TEENY TINY STEVIES HOW TO BE CREATIVE TOUR

ARIA Award-winning children’s artists, Teeny Tiny Stevies are heading out on the road for their most comprehensive national album tour to date. Performing a mix of fan favourites and material from their new album, the band will be entertaining young audiences. Their brand new album, How to be Creative is a 10-song masterclass in embracing the creative urge, overcoming self-doubt, trying new things, learning from mistakes, working with others, and the superpower that is perseverance.

When: Tuesday, January 17, 10.30-11.30am. Where: The Events Centre Caloundra Tickets: $30 via, theeventscentre.com.au/event/ teeny-tiny-stevies/.

7 JANUARY ALYSHA BRILLA WITH CIGÁNY WEAVER AND ROSA MACK

International folk-world-roots artist Alysha Brilla will take to the stage in The Brewery, fresh from her performances at Woodford Folk Festival. Alysha will be joined by Brisbane favourites Cigány Weaver and Rosa Mack to complete a post-Woodford party line-up of stunning music.

When: Saturday, January 7, 7.30pm. Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi. Tickets: $33.70, via imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/ whats-on.

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JANUARY

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

They’re creepy and they’re kooky. History’s darkest family comes to life in all its spook-tacular glory these summer holidays when Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre presents the youth edition of The Addams Family. A cast of 50 talented performers, all under 18 years of age, will bring this iconic story to life, in this original musical about love, family, honesty and growing up. The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family and reminds us all that while the unknown may be creepy, and the darkness may be my spooky, only when it’s dark enough, can we see the stars.

When: Sunday, January 15, 4pm. Where: The Events Centre, Caloundra. Tickets: $25-$35, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/the-addams-family/.

Gig guide guide

FRIDAY, JAN 6

Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.

Jimeoin (comedy set), The J Noosa, 7.30pm. Living in the 70s, Noosa RSL, 8pm.

SATURDAY, JAN 7

Alysha Brilla, Cigany Weaver, Rosa Mack, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7.30pm.

Laura Doolan Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.

Dirty Boots, Noosa RSL, 8pm.

Living in the 70s, Joe’s Waterhole, 7.30pm.

SUNDAY, JAN 8

Floorburners, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.

Stuart Salangasang, Noosa RSL, 8pm.

TUESDAY, JAN 10

UB40, Events Centre Caloundra, 7.30pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

were once considered to be unseen but vital parts of who we are. Our digital footprints are now viewed in a similar way, writes Jane Stephens.

Tabout and for us all constantly. So much of our behaviour is reduced to algorithms and data, and how we live our lives is commodified, bought and sold like well-worn shop goods.

In a strange way, our digital footprints are akin to the way souls were viewed in the past, in that they are unseen but vital parts of who we are.

Algorithms decide the movies we get recommended, news we see, how much money we can borrow. They also determine what route is best to take to work, whether you will get that job you applied for and whether today you have pep in your step or need some time splayed out on the couch.

Perhaps oddly, until now, humans have said they don’t trust algorithms – or at least that they would rather have a human recommend or diagnose or communicate something than a digital device.

We perceived them as unreliable – and with good reason. Remember when Google Maps used to sometimes get it wrong and direct us into the ocean instead of onto the highway? Or when Facebook’s end of year highlights reel included misery?

Technology has improved since then and because artificial intelligence is advancing, our trust of it has strengthened.

Recent research published in the Journal for Consumer Psychology found that this has been brought about by artificial intelligence’s demonstrated ability to learn from past mistakes.

Coding is better – so much so that the researchers found we now prefer predictions and recommendations by algorithms over humans. Thank goodness that for all the digital development, there are some things that can’t yet be predicted.

Our ability to reason, the context of our words and the impact they have, solutions to issues that are not actual problems, our wild and free creativity – these are beyond the realm of algorithms.

And while algorithms are used to predict which humans are most suited to each other in workplaces, sports teams and romance, thank goodness there is no magic formula for the feelings of connection an arched eyebrow, a shy smile or an act of kindness can elicit.

We might be steered by algorithms, but our lives are lit up by the things that numbers and formulas cannot touch.

THE CASE OF THE MISSING CUSHION

a comedy of errors, and extreme stress levels, as Ashley Robinson hits the road in search of the missing household item.

The case of the missing sofa cushion consumed half a day. It pushed my blood pressure and anxiety levels to the red line, and placed a major question mark on my memory capacity once again.

We are undertaking a family renovation of a unit we have in Maroochydore. The two boys are into it and of course old mate is finding some bargains – some so good that she is buying goods the family doesn’t need.

The sofa she found was in Moffat Beach, and it was quite important in the scheme of things as the unit is a onebedder. A good couch was a good strategy.

The conversation went something like this: “Are you using your ute tomorrow because I have found a cracking sofa and I want to pick it up and take it to the unit?”

I asked her how heavy the thing was and got a pretty vague answer.

Now let me translate her question for you. What she was actually asking was if I could go and pick up the couch. See, I have learnt something in 38 years of marriage.

It’s in the morning when we head off to pick up this so-called “light sofa”. Thankfully the former owner helps me load

it into the ute. It hung over the back of the tailgate. I threw an ottoman on top, strapped it down and headed to Maroochydore in peak hour traffic. I arrive to the unit and can’t get it off the truck, so I find a neighbour who helps me. We put the couch in the garage, and it’s job done.

Or, so I thought, until she comes marching out telling me that the cushion is missing. “Did it blow off? I handed it to you at Moffat,” she says.

Off I go back to Moffat, searching along the side of the road. I actually go back to the house, but no luck. I come up with a donut, nothing, no cushion, and no memory of putting it in the back.

Stress levels soar as I head back to Maroochydore thinking, ‘if I have lost this bloody cushion I am dead’.

I ring to tell her there is no cushion and receive deadly silence. I arrive back to the unit with fingers crossed that by some miracle it’s there. Thank God, it is.

Turns out that I had put the cushion upside down so it was black, and she couldn’t see it.

“Silly me,” she says. Wow.

The opinions expressed are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.

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Ashley Robinson is the manager of Alex Surf Club and the chairman of the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

Dr Jane Stephens is a UniSC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

SNAP THEM UP: CROCS ARE COOL HEALTHY BOOST OF OVERSEAS DOCTORS

With borders back open, thousands of international doctors are again coming to work in Australia.

Anew year means a clean out of the cupboard for many of us.

Croc footwear is being heralded the ‘it’ item when it comes to fashion forecasts for 2023. Yep.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em Crocs have never been more popular, celebrating their 20th anniversary. Available in more than 85 countries, the company has sold over 850 million pairs of Crocs since 2002.

Personally, I am a mad fan of Crocs (not with socks) and did not know what to do with my late dad’s size 14 Croc sandals. So, I turned them both into garden planters and hung them on the wall. Bogan meets art. This vertical garden piece is a most interesting talking point in our house.

My good buddy on the radio, Toddy, has the exact opposite views of Crocs to me.

“I have formed the anti-Croc militia, because if Mondays were footwear, they would be Crocs,” he says. “The reason Crocs have those little holes in them is to allow your dignity to drain out of them.

“Crocs are the international symbol of a person who has completely given up hope. The AMA recently did a study into the effectiveness of contraceptives only to find condoms are 98 per cent effective, the pill is 97 per cent effective and Crocs footwear

result in a 100 per cent birth control effectiveness,” Toddy adds.

Fashion does have a habit of dividing us and also of changing its mind. Yesterday, skinny jeans were sexy, but today it is all about the baggy jean.

I am quaking in my Crocs at the mention of some of the other big fashion trends forecast for the year ahead. Leading the way is the moto trend. Basically this means dressing as if you are racing Daniel Ricciardo on the track. The jump suit is most unflattering in my opinion and you are begging for trouble when it comes to popping to the loo.

Purple is also tipped to reign this year, as are fringed dresses. No! Unless you are Dolly Parton or starring in Yellowstone.

Feather trims are front and forward of the fashion, darlings. If you are happy to look like Ossie Ostrich from Hey Hey It’s Saturday then go for it. I say, avoid feathers at all cost. They bring on sinus and they attract stray animals.

But, let’s end on a positive note. Statement pockets are coming. I love stuffing little treasures inside my pockets including lollies, cutlery, money, lipstick, lists. Pockets are the best thing in the world.

Best of fashion luck for the year ahead.

Close to 3000 new doctors arrived in Australia in the past year, a 41 per cent rise in international medical graduate registrations. Registrations for overseas nurses and midwives also rose 35 per cent, with 4629 recruits.

Those numbers show the country’s international healthcare workforce is finally bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says.

The number of Australian-born workers has also grown, with more than 850,000 people employed in the health system.

“There are now more healthcare workers in Australia than ever before, with all state and territories benefiting from an increase,” AHPRA chief executive Martin Fletcher says.

“At a time of unprecedented demand, there are thousands of fully qualified doctors, nurses and midwives who can ease the strain on Australia’s stretched health systems and help patients receive the care they need sooner.”

The medical regulator expects the workforce will growth further, with doctor registrations for the start of 2022-23 already 56 per cent higher than the same time last year.

Nurse and midwife applications have also increased by 87 per cent.

To be registered to work in Australia, practitioners must provide proof of their training, qualifications and English

language skills, as well as checks on their identity and criminal history.

More than 60 per cent of international applications are missing some of the critical information, making the assessment process more complex.

As a result, the medical regulator has bolstered its services, launching a new webpage for offshore hopefuls and placing more senior staff on the frontline to fast-track applications.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has welcomed the changes but says there needs to be more government funding to strengthen the GP workforce.

“Too many of Australia’s political leaders just don’t get it,” college president Nicole Higgins says.

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Sami Muirhead has a soft spot for this year’s hottest fashion trend, but not everyone can see the value in these once daggy shoes.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator. For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.

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DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT THESE HOLIDAYS

How are you spending this special time of the year?

These are the days when we get to see our loved ones from near and far, and we want to make every moment memorable and unique. We’re looking forward to creating beautiful memories that will remain with us throughout the year and keep us close to those we can’t see that often.

So it’s the perfect moment to find a fun, different and bonding activity to do

with the family and friends now that they’re close.

And what better way to spend a hot summer’s day than at the beach? Here’s a proposal that will surely make these days count. If you’re up for a fun, healthy activity that will bring many laughs and great memories for the group, take your family surfing these holidays.

Surf Getaways, a local surf school, proposes this fun format, where you can

book a private group surf lesson for up to four people for the same price. You’ll learn to surf, or upgrade your existing skills in a 90-minute class with a certified and trained surf coach while having a great time with your family. Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your partners, friends, seniors and kids and gift them the stoke of surfing.

Book today, or to find out more, visit surfgetaways.com.au.

Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. It focuses on the healing power of nature, through changes in diet, encompassing herbal medicine and lifestyle factors to treat the root cause of illness. Understanding the root cause of disease and treating the cause rather than the symptoms is the focus of naturopathy.

How we can help:

Our qualified in-store naturopaths are passionate about helping you on your wellness journey. We believe in a personalised approach so that each person gets treatment advice that is tailored to their own health and wellness goals. They are trained to assist with the following conditions & lifestyle factors:

• Food allergies/intolerances

• Immune support

• Nutrition

• Optimal liver and kidney function

• Hormone rebalance

• Gut health

• Mental health

• Stress management

• Sleep/insomnia

• Skin health

– Article written by Kunara Organic Marketplace qualified naturopath Assunta Hamilton.

Visit kunara.com.au, 330 Mons Road, Forest Glen.

5 wellness tips to embrace this new year

• Drink more water. Alcohol is very dehydrating for our body systems. Or choose coconut water which contains five electrolytes needed by the body: magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and sodium.

• Choose conscious eating. The quality of the food you consume, will directly impact the quality of your health. Listen to your body if you’re feeling sluggish, bloated or constipated and make changes to your diet to study the impact.

• Boost your immune system with quality organic food choices that have an abundance of nutrients and antioxidants. Berries for antioxidants, greens for fibre, bananas for potassium and so on.

• Aim to reduce inflammation to your

body systems. Look after your parasympathetic nervous system, support adrenals, go for walks on your lunch break and limit caffeine and stimulants.

• Rest and recover. Listen to your body, rest, sleep and recover to help detoxify and rebuild your body systems. Speak to our team about ways to support quality sleep, which allows for maximum cell rejuvenation. With the blessing of a new year, make sure to take time out for yourself and your wellbeing.

It can be easy to get caught up in the busy nature of life, but your overall wellness should never be compromised because of a busy schedule.

For more tips and information, visit kunara.com.au.

Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, BioXact has been developed by leading Australian cardiologists and specialist physicians with your heart health in mind.

WHEN IT COMES TO EAR HEALTH, DON’T WAIT

The cochlea or inner ear is the sensory organ of hearing. It looks a lot like a snail and the name cochlea is derived from the Greek word for ‘snail’.

It is a spiral tube that is coiled two and one-half turns around a central tube. If it was stretched out it would be about 30 millimetres in length.

The hollow central tube contains the cochlear artery and vein, as well as the twisted trunk of fibres of the cochlear nerve which takes signal to the brain for interpretation as sound.

The function of the cochlea is to turn

the vibrations of sound waves into an electrical signal that the brain can translate into speech, music, birds singing, car engines and every other audible perception of our surroundings.

Despite being encased within the protective confines of the skull the cochlea can be damaged by many things.

High levels of noise exposure, blows to the skull, viral and bacterial infections, adverse drug reactions, tumours and congenital actions are just a few events that permanently damage the cochlea.

We should not forget that the ageing process will cause deterioration to cochlea function.

Cochlea damage leads to hearing loss, usually permanent. This is why early intervention is critical to assist in reducing the impact.

Unfortunately, a lot of the damaging factors occur slowly, it creeps up on you. By taking control of your hearing early you can save yourself difficulty in the future. Schedule a hearing assessment at a hearing clinic.

Andrew Paton is a senior hearing rehabilitation specialist at Hear4Good a locally owned hearing clinic in Caloundra and Golden Beach. For more information, phone 5477 0144, or visit hear4good.com.au.

BITE BACK

An exciting and successful treatment, dental implants can be a permanent solution for tooth loss.

Designed to provide a solid and durable foundation for a tooth root, dental implants will look, feel and function just like a natural tooth. Reclaim the ability to eat, chew and smile with confidence, knowing that your smile is restored long term.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are small titanium screws that are inserted directly into your jawbone at the site of tooth loss. For three to six months the screw is left to fuse with the bone to create a strong and functional support.

Once this is complete, your prosthodontist or restorative dentist will construct implant-supported removable dentures, dental bridges or dental crowns to complete the treatment.

At Suncoast Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Centre (Suncoast OMS), this work comes with a life time guarantee (terms and conditions apply).

We utilise advanced technology to make your surgery as efficient as possible. Many procedures associated with dental implants may be claimable

through Medicare.

We want to provide you with the best results possible, and this is why we use the highest quality implants available.

We also offer the All-On-4™ concept procedure, a technique that enables replacement of all of your teeth with fixed bridges in a matter of days.

There are a number of combinations of this technique which can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Dr Ian Wilson is also trained and experienced in Osseo-Frame dental implants.

Call Suncoast OMS to make a consultation with Dr Wilson to discuss your dental implant requirements. Phone 5452 5146.

Two years ago Dr Michael Karpa moved from Cairns with his young family to take over a long-established practice at Golden Beach. I had the honour and pleasure of working with him in Cairns and was delighted when he invited me to join him on the Sunshine Coast.

Before becoming an ophthalmologist he worked as a research biomedical scientist, earned a PhD, and was a helicopter pilot in the Australian Defence Force. He is committed to education and loves sharing his knowledge with others.

Dr Karpa is a comprehensive ophthalmologist but has a special interest and expertise in glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, dry eyes, cataracts and oculoplastics.

Dry eyes are a complex issue, with many causes and increasingly more sophisticated treatments. At Best Practice Eyecare, we utilise IPL targeting dry eyes with many happy patients.

The Australian sun is not gentle on our skin, including our eyelids. We see many patients with skin cancers in the eye area that need removal in theatre.

One other oculoplastic treatment Dr Karpa performs is blepharoplasty or the treatment of droopy eyelids. This may be a problem when the skin impedes your vision and can prove to be dangerous, for

example, while driving.

Dr Karpa’s fellowship was with The Fred Hollows Foundation which has a strong presence in the Pacific. He is committed to improving eye health for those in developing nations and will this year be returning to deliver education to local doctors who can then return to their communities and save eyesight.

He is also committed to improving eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. While in Cairns he regularly visited the Indigenous community, working with a mobile clinic now known as the St John Eye Van.

I am proud to be working with this talented and dedicated man.

Ghislaine Wharton – Practice manager RN, BN, Grad Dip (Palliative Care), MN (Leadership).

For more, phone 5492 2822 or visit bestpracticeeyecare.com.au.

Dr Shane Blackmore Orthopaedic Surgeon

ENJOYING HOLIDAY FUN?

AWARE OF ALL THE SUN?

UV and skin cancer awareness has improved over the years, but people still worry they’re not doing enough to protect themselves and want to know what else they can do.

The good news is that there are things you can do to reduce your risk – and making small changes regularly really does make a difference, however much exposure you’ve had in the past.

Here are some timely summertime

reminders and top tips:

Don’t forget the basics: Slip on some clothes – covering up with sun-smart clothing is the most reliable sun protection. Slop on the sunscreen to areas left exposed (factor 30-50+). Slap on your broad brimmed hat.

Add the easy extras: Seek shade – plan your activities to avoid peak UV hours. Don’t forget to slip on your sunnies.

Remember the little things: Regular short exposure can quickly add up – avoid unnecessary sun.

Protect from damage: Daily sunscreen to exposed areas reduces pre-cancerous skin crusts (even when not out for long periods).

Don’t worry about vitamin D: fair to moderately tanned skin needs only a few minutes of Queensland summer sun to get all it needs – even with sunscreen you’ll still get enough.

More information can be found at: sunlifeskincancercare.com.au/services/ skin-cancer-prevention/.

Dr Simon Hardy is an accredited skin cancer doctor and has been caring for sun damaged skin in Australia for more than eight years. After previously practising in Caloundra, he has now moved to the new SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre on Wises Road. New patient bookings (and long-term care) available.

CENTRE YOURSELF IN THE NAME OF YOGA

Have you ever considered becoming a yoga teacher? More and more fitness facilities are utilising the benefits of this ancient practice, providing increasing opportunities for yoga teachers.

Bryan and Zoe from Yoga Vida have just completed their fifth annual yoga teacher training, with another wonderful group of graduates about to share their new skills with the world.

As one training ends, they now turn their attention to this year’s course and start to assemble the next group of trainees. Always a diverse crew, bound by their passion for the practice of yoga, some are ready to take the next step to become a yoga teacher, and some choose to

undertake the learnings simply for self development. This is the deepest dive you can take into yoga.

The course is completed over five months, including one full weekend per month, and one half Saturday per month.

The costs also include a fully inclusive (meals and accommodation) four-day immersion at a hinterland retreat.

It truly is a life changing experience. Friends and memories are made for life. The course is open to all.

If this sounds of interest, please visit yogavida.com.au/teacher-training for more information, and to apply.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out. There is only one training per year.

STRONG CORE MUSCLES

WITHOUT BACK STRAIN

Your lower back is an amazing structure that has to be flexible enough for everyday activities yet strong enough to support over half your body weight.

From tradies to nurses, and through to retirees, all need strong abdominal core muscles, which are essential to support the small joints and discs that connect and allow movement in your lumbar spine.

Most of us over the age of 30 do not have enough core muscle strength to support our lumbar spine and prevent damage to the joints and discs which causes low back pain.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 16 per cent of the population have significant lumbar spine damage and 70 to 90 per cent of people will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives.

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to re-engage Type 2 muscle fibres and regain enough core strength to prevent and relieve low back pain.

The truSculpt Flex® is a state-of-theart muscle strengthening device delivering the equivalent of 54,000 sit-ups while the client reclines comfortably during treatment, experiencing no strain

on the back. The Flex has been shown in clinical studies to strengthen core muscles and relieve back pain where other treatment modalities have failed.

Dr Allan Clarke, orthopaedic surgeon, says it is an efficient and reliable way to restore core muscle strength.

Contact registered nurse Emma at Sun Sculpt to book your free consultation. Phone 0448 441 509.

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Laser treatment for glaucoma

SLT (selective laser trabeculoplasty) is a highly precise and gentle laser treatment, used in the non-surgical treatment of elevated eye pressure. It is targeted at patients with glaucoma or the precursor to it, a condition called ocular hypertension. Current research supports the use of SLT as first-line treatment.

SLT is an efficient in-office procedure and takes up to 10 minutes. The eye is prepped with a pressure-lowering and numbing drop. A lens is then placed on the eye to keep it steady and assist in laser delivery. Laser energy is applied in rapid succession, treating up to 360 degrees of the drainage angle of the eye. This results is an inflammatory response, assisting fluid outflow and reducing the eye pressure.

SLT treatment may take up to three months to demonstrate a response. These results can last up to three years and the procedure can be repeated. Up to 25 per cent of patients may demonstrate a limited response, necessitating additional treatment. Overall, it is a successful procedure with consistent results.

Dr Sonia Moorthy is an adult and paediatric ophthalmic surgeon at the newly established EyeHub in Buderim.

What is spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine where one of the vertebrae slips forward onto the bone below it. This can be due to high-impact sports, such as football, genetics and degeneration due to ageing.

If the condition is left untreated, it can cause narrowing of the nerve channels, resulting in compression of nerves in the spine.

Symptoms can include pain, tingling or heaviness in the lower back, buttocks and legs when walking, which is relieved by sitting or lying down or when bending forward, such as when pushing a shopping trolley. Pain can also increase when reaching overhead, such as when hanging washing on the line.

Spondylolisthesis, depending on the severity, can be addressed with a simple laminectomy procedure or a spinal fusion procedure, which is performed by a highly skilled neurosurgeon and upon successful fusion, stops the abnormal movement in the vertebrae and improves pain symptoms.

You can discuss your treatment options with a neurosurgeon by requesting a referral from your GP.

DR SONIA MOORTHY ADULT & PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMIC SURGEON UNIT 1, NUCLEUS MEDICAL SUITES 23 ELSA WILSON DRIVE, BUDERIM, 5220 8990 EYEHUB.NET.AU

HOROSCOPES CROSSWORD

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

It’s time to be bold and brave as you take a smart, calculated risk and morph into the adventurous Aries you were born to be. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as you break down barriers and charge at life with plenty of fiery abandon.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

With Mars finally moving forwards on Friday, group activities are set to improve as you all work together to achieve a pleasing outcome.

Mercury is still reversing through your daily routine zone until January 18, so dust down your to-do list and try to be more organised.

SAGITTARIUS

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

On Friday morning Mars finally turns direct, which should boost your self-esteem and help a financial matter that has been somewhat stalled. But Mercury is still reversing through your adventure, education and aspirations zones until January 18.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

Thank goodness Mars turns direct on Friday morning. Which is particularly good news for Geminis who have been tired, sick, injured or frustrated during the last two months when Mars has been reversing through your sign. A personal project should gradually improve.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

Start planning your next holiday, as Mars moves forwards in your travel zone, but resist the urge to be an impulsive Libran on the weekend. Watch out for family fiascos with high-spirited relatives or housemates, as Mercury continues reversing through your home zone.

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Mercury is reversing through your relationship zone, so are you going through a bumpy patch with a lover, spouse, family member or close friend? The planets encourage you to shine a light on the problem and then find a creative and constructive solution.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

Mars moves forwards on Friday, so don’t worry about things you can’t control. Be proactive about projects where you can influence the outcome, as your motivation and mojo gradually return. But are you having problems with a family member, friend or neighbour?

1 Amount short (7)

An extra benefit (5)

Mostly (2,7)

To court (3) 10 Critical examination (4)

In decline (8)

Harass (6)

Dirty, untidy place (6) 17 Biased (3-5) 18 Unfounded belief (4) 21 Female sheep (3) 22 Without preparation (9) 24 Out of practice (5) 25 Said to be (7)

(NOV 23-DEC 21)

Fiery Mars finally turns direct on Friday, but Mercury is still retrograde until January 18. So, if you blurt out the first thing on your mind, you could spend the rest of the week soothing the egos you’ve bruised and patching up the problems you’ve created.

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Venus trines Mars so love is in the air. And, on Friday morning, Mars starts moving forwards in your wellbeing zone. The fitter and healthier you are, the more you’ll be able to capitalise on romantic opportunities. When it comes to relationships, be proactive.

QUIZ

1. What name is given to meat that has been prepared in accordance with Muslim law?

2. What type of food is burrata?

3. Who plays Catwoman in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises?

4. Valletta is the capital of which Mediterranean country?

5. Ubud and Sanur are towns on which Indonesian island?

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Dynamic Mars turns direct on Friday, which encourages you to be proactive about a certain situation. Then the Venus/Uranus square stirs up your restless Aquarius side on the weekend, when you could surprise others with a move that comes out of left field.

6. Which planet is orbited by the Galilean moons?

7. Who wrote the classic children’s novel The Wind in the Willows?

8. In what year did Australia reject a referendum to become a republic?

9. John C. Reilly (pictured) voices Ralph in which 2012 animated film?

10. Is freekeh a grain or leaf?

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

There’s no denying that 2023 is full of challenges and uncertainties. But don’t let the worries and ‘what-ifs’ drain your life of spontaneity and joy The sun and Neptune encourage you to take a leap of faith into the future, as you think creatively and love compassionately.

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Bli Bli, Nambour and Sippy Downs were among 24 Queensland suburbs nominated based on various mid- and long-term growth drivers including:

• Affordability

• Amenity

• Family appeal

• Location

• Investment prospects

• Gentrification

• Population growth

• Demographic change

• Infrastructure.

The exhaustive list is compiled from the insights of a panel of industry experts including the head of a major agency group, buyer’s agents, researchers, and an academic – and complemented by PropTrack data and economic analysis.

PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty says a number of trends were evident when examining the Hot 100 list.

“Many suburbs were selected based on their affordability, which is a key concern of some buyers currently active

in the market,” Ms Flaherty says.

“Livability was another key driver of selection. Since the onset of COVID, people place higher importance on lifestyle.

“And opportunities for future growth were also important.”

Director of economic research at PropTrack Cameron Kusher says, “despite the rapid increases in rates through 2022 and subsequently reduced borrowing capacities and lower home prices, there are still plenty of suburbs that offer great opportunities.”

Part of the expert panel, real estate buyer Kate Hill says with so many thriving suburbs on the Sunshine Coast, narrowing it down to just three was challenging.

“It was really tricky, I could have picked a lot more,” she says. “What’s not to love about the Sunshine Coast? There’s also Caloundra, Little Mountain, Birtinya – the list goes on.

“The reason Sippy Downs is one of my top 10 nationwide suburbs is because of what it represents for the whole area.

“It’s 15 minutes from some of the best

beaches, you have the university on your doorstep, there are great schools, Youi headquarters.

“It ticks every box for me. Lifestyle, infrastructure spending, diversity of jobs, rampant economy and it’s a great family area. It doesn’t get any better.”

A stone’s throw from all the urban conveniences the Sunshine Coast has to offer makes Bli Bli a close second choice for Ms Hill.

“Like other parts of the Coast, it’s seen its population grow sharply over the past few years, with homebuyers drawn to its semi-rural feel,” Ms Hill says.

“The suburb is near the beach, airport and wetlands, making its lifestyle offering enticing.”

Rounding off Ms Hill’s top three is Nambour. Seen as the economic heart of the Sunshine Coast, she says the hinterland town is at the beginning of an exciting new era.

“The economy is strengthening, the population is forecast to grow significantly, and there’s a big focus on job creation,” Ms Hill says.

“It’s a desirable place to live and has more affordable housing market than suburbs closer to the ocean.”

17 Lancelin Place, Sunshine Cove

$800,000

With a generous allotment size of 240m 2, you have the scope to build a fabulous waterfront lifestyle home. Located within stage one of our Lancelin Precinct, this stunning, freehold homesite offers commanding lake vistas across to the Claremont, Mackenzie, Savannah and Trinity Precincts. Plus it’s ready to build on and just waiting for you to add your signature home!

This landmark, north-facing property overlooking Alexandra Headland beachfront has been in the family since 1967 and is now on the market.

With Alexandra Headland beach only 60 metres away and never to be built-out views of the Pacific Ocean, this 745 m² parcel of land has two street frontages.

The purchase of 13 Boolarong Crescent is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to

secure one of the most iconic home sites on the Sunshine Coast.

This home has three opportunities for interested parties –

1.As a residence or holiday home as is, or 2.As an exclusive site for a palatial home one of a kind, or 3.With the 12-metre height limit, the site can be developed into an exclusive apartment building.

Comfortable, stylish and spacious family living in a prized pocket of Mooloolaba. This residence offers space, style and a sense of laid-back luxury that will put you at ease. Offering a unique and versatile design, this spacious entertainer provides plenty of room over two levels for a growing family. Showcasing contemporary sophistication and unique style, it pays homage to light, bright coastal living. Ideally positioned a short stroll from patrolled beaches, it is also within easy walking distance to the buzzing cafés and restaurants that Mooloolaba is renowned for.

13 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car

Auction on site Wednesday, January 11 at 5pm

Define Property Agents

07 5478 2477

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

Indicative Artist Impression – Land Selling Off Plan

Imagine lying in bed at night listening to the sound of the ocean and drifting off to sleep. Epitomising coastal luxe, your senses will engage with each delightful detail and texture carefully selected. Hosting friends will be effortless as there is plenty of room to entertain with the dining and kitchen area spilling out onto the impressive alfresco living. Superior finishes, elegant design and kms of white sand beaches at the end of the street, this residence is the pinnacle of luxury beachside living.

The minute you step into 15 Cypress Court you know you’ve found a forever home as this property is simply splendid. With multiple opportunities, this fantastic family home will not disappoint. Designed with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and timber slated ceilings, this home instantly gives you a feeling of tranquillity with all the light-filled open spaces. This captivating modern home is ready for the next lucky owners and must be inspected to be truly appreciated.

Radiating with sophistication and distinction, no expense has been spared with this spectacular, architecturally designed Metricon home. Enjoying exceptional privacy, the property boasts flow from the front door through to the stunning entertaining zones with lush, landscaped gardens and the breathtaking view of the lake. Private inspections available at your request!

AUCTION STEP ONTO THE BEACH IN SECONDS – SOUGHT-AFTER BOKARINA BEACH COURT FOR SALE!

4 Auction: Saturday 28th January at 11am Onsite Inspect: Saturday 7th January 3-3:30pm Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Blue Haven Court, Bokarina 532 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

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This hidden gem awaits buyers who appreciate the finer things in life. Tucked at the end of a quiet laneway and overlooking a peaceful nature reserve with creek, this stylish residence sits on more than an acre of land, and combines the best of modern conveniences with timeless quality. At the heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen with high-end Bosch appliances and stone benchtops. Outside you’ll find a spacious entertaining area with fans and idyllic green outlook. There’s so much future potential with the ability to subdivide (STCA).

9 LOUISE LANE, NAMBOUR 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Expressions of interest Property Lane Realty 5442 1855 William Emms 0423 380 685 Athena Law 0408 884 104

4 Bell Street, Dicky Beach

• Perfectly positioned only 150* metres from the soft sands of Dicky Beach

• Original beach home with amazing scope to renovate or enjoy as is

• 635m²* corner allotment with dual street access

• 4 bedrooms (walk-in robe to main), 2 bathrooms, 3 car accommodation

• Large family room, separate living area, sunroom + 3 outdoor entertaining areas

• Stroll to patrolled beach, surf club and local shops and the pet-friendly beach

• This is real estate gold. To be sold at auction

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

Auc on Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra Wed, 25 Jan, 11am View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am

Garland

851

This functional family home will not disappoint. Designed with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and timber-slated ceilings, this home features a well-appointed modern kitchen with six-metre Caesarstone benchtop, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and built-in bar with wine fridges. The kitchen overlooks the large open-plan living and dining rooms. The coffee lounge and study offer a library, while the insulated cinema room is a great place to relax. There is also the bonus of a temperature-controlled wine cellar suitable to hold more than 720 bottles of wine.

15 CYPRESS COURT, MINYAMA

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Forthcoming auction

Next Property Group 1300 400 777

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Unrivalled in its Lifestyle Offerings

This phenomenal property is set amongst 1.3 ha of lush bushland, situated at one of Sunshine Coast’s most impressive addresses and offers so much for the discerning buyer. The property is currently used as a commercial premise providing office and conference type space in a magical setting. 4 good size bedrooms, all with built in cupboards. Upstairs large air cond lounge room leads to side deck. Large bathroom plus powder room upstairs. Galley

MINYAMA Apt 104 Bluewater, 13 Nicklin Way

Kooringal Crescent

MINYAMA 17 Myoora Court

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7) NINE (CH8) TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Camilla’s Country Life. (M)

8.30 MOVIE The Child In Time. (2017) (M) Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch. A couple struggle with their grief.

10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. (M)

10.50 Troppo. (M)

6.30pm Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Cyril and Lucille settle into married life.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) Barnaby gets caught up in a local myth.

10.00 Unforgotten. (M)

10.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (M)

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A hair salon owner is murdered.

8.30 Vera. (M) A family man is murdered.

10.00 Wreck. (MA15+) Jamie reveals to Vivian why he is on board.

10.50 Operation Buffalo. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Brunette Downs, NT. (PG)

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 A Life In Ten Pictures: Freddie Mercury. (M) A look at Freddie Mercury’s life.

10.25 Our Brain. (PG)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG)

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) Part 4 of 5.

9.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Ray Martin. (PG)

10.15 The Truth About: Boosting Your Immune System. (PG)

6pm Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (M)

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

9.20 Utopia. (PG)

9.45 Miniseries: Us. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Down To Earth. Part 3 of 4.

9.20 A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon. (PG)

10.15 Movin’ To The Country.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002) (M) Elijah Wood, Sean Astin. The Fellowship tries to complete their quest.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE A Dog’s Journey. (2019) (PG) Dennis Quaid.

9.15 MOVIE The Sapphires. (2012) (PG) Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman. Four singers learn about love, friendship and war.

11.20 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game34. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. From Sydney Showground Stadium.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Stuart MacGill shares his story.

11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game35. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game36. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game37. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. From the MCG.

10.00 Disasters At Sea: Queen Of The North. (PG)

11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M)

Access a Potential New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

6pm Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Semi-final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

9.30 MOVIE Lethal Weapon. (1987) (M) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. 11.40 Murder For Hire. (M)

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semi-final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

9.00 MOVIE Maid In Manhattan. (2002) (PG) Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes. A senatorial candidate falls for a maid.

11.10 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48: Bullets Have No Names. (M) After a man dies after a night out, the one solid lead detectives have hits a dead end.

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. (M) Part 1 of 2. Explores the story of legendary British rock group Queen. 11.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 11.50 Almost Family. (M)

6pm News. 7.00 ACA.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005) (M) Brad Pitt. A couple hide their jobs from each other.

11.00 La Brea. (M)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. It’s all hands on deck to get the chateau ready for the first wedding of the season.

8.30 To Be Advised.

11.20 The Thing About Pam. (M) The Dateline episode airs.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) A paramedic finds an admirer.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Emergency Call. (M) 11.20 Pure Genius. (M)

6.30pm The Dog House Australia. (PG)

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

9.00 MOVIE Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015) (MA15+) Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron. A group of women and a drifter flee a warlord.

11.25 MOVIE The Gentlemen. (2019) (MA15+)

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 Hungry.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The NCIS team searches for a suspect.

8.30 FBI: International. (M) An FBI team pursues a fugitive in Croatia. 10.30 MOVIE Never Too Late. (2020) (M) James Cromwell.

6.30pm The Sunday Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Jamie Dornan.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) Commander Chase is abducted.

9.30 FBI. (MA15+) The team investigates a woman’s murder. 10.30 FBI: International. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PG) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 9.20 Last King Of The Cross Sneak Peek. A sneak peek at the series.

9.25 MOVIE Second Act. (2018) (M) Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens. A woman reinvents herself. 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PG) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 NCIS. (M) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.

11.00 The Project.

6.30pm The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PG) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.10 Fire Country. (PG) A convict joins a firefighting program.

10.10 Bull. (M) An emergency room doctor is sued.

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) The team joins forces with Elliot Stabler. 9.30 The Murder Of Grace Millane. (M) 10.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG)

8.30 Inside Central Station: After Dark. (PG) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.

9.25 Why Buildings Collapse. (PG) 10.20 SBS News.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. (M) Part 1 of 2.

9.25 The Sean Connery Paradox. (M) A look at the career of Sean Connery.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Alcatraz. (M) Explores real-life prison breaks.

6pm Great British Railway Journeys: Paignton To Tiverton.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. Part 1 of 3.

10.10 Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother (PG) Documents Diana’s relationship with her stepmother.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. (PG)

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Lincoln Cathedral. (PG) Part 2 of 5.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Price Of Loyalty (MA15+) 10.20 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are?

US: Kelsey Grammer. Kelsey Grammer explores his roots.

8.30 Pelosi’s Power. (M) Explores Nancy Pelosi’s life and legacy.

10.00 The Artist’s View: Sting. (M)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers: Clyde. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. Part 3 of 4.

9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) A Yakuza peace summit is called. 10.35 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Our Law. (M) The cadets tackle a fitness test.

9.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS News.

The Rheumatology Research Unit in Maroochydore is currently recruiting for a clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a new treatment that may be effective in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterised by a persistent immune response that can affect many joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. The new treatment being investigated is using live bacterial therapy. Bacteria are naturally found in the digestive tract and are a research focus for their important role in many health conditions such as regulating inflammation.

To be considered to take part in the study, you must meet all of the following:

• You are aged 18 – 80 years old

• You have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and experiencing joint pain/stiffness

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we would like to invite you to take part in this important study investigating a potential new treatment. If you agree to take part, and the study is suitable for you, your participation in the study is expected to last up to 16 weeks. This includes:

• 12-week treatment period

• 4-week follow-up period

• 5 study visits and 1 phone call

If you take part in this research study, there will be:

• Reimbursement of costs for out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel

• Free study-related medical care, you may gain access to new treatmentsbefore they are widely available

• No overnight stays, all study visits are out-patient only

https://trials.evrima.com.au/rheumatoid-arthritis-005-medical-study

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7.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Eat Pray Love. (2010) (M) Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins. 10.45 Doctor Who. (PG) 11.35 Death In Paradise. (M)

7.30pm Whose Line Is

It Anyway? 8.15 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.00 The Set. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.25 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 Staged.

7.30pm You Can’t Ask That. (M) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.20 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M) 10.25 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 11.15 Long Lost Family. (PG)

7.30pm Attenborough And The Empire Of The Ants. 8.25 Long Lost Family. 9.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.00 Australia Remastered.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Trip To Greece. 9.00 Staged. 9.25 Bliss. 9.50 Fleabag. 10.15 QI. 10.45 Friday Night Dinner. 11.10 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.

7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Wreck. (MA15+) 9.20 Crazy Fun Park. (PG) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M) 10.55 Veneno. (M) 11.50 MOVIE Eat Pray Love. (2010) (M) Julia Roberts.

7.30pm QI. (M) 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.15 Gruen. (M) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 10.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.40 Live At The Apollo. (M)

7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) BOLD (CH53) PEACH (CH52)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG) 11.30

Border Security: International. (PG)

6pm Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG) 10.30

Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet.

6pm Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG)

6pm American Pickers: Best Of. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 MOVIE The Replacements. (2000) (M) 11.00 MOVIE Disaster Movie. (2008) (M)

6pm Last Car Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Full Custom Garage.

6pm Big Bash League. Game34. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE 13 Hours: Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi. (2016) (MA15+)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game35. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Lethal Weapon 4. (1998) (MA15+) 11.05 The Cleveland Show.

6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day6. Night Session.From Memorial Drive Tennis Club, Adelaide. 10.00

MOVIE National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978) (M)

6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day7. Night Session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Club, Adelaide. 10.00 MOVIE Caddyshack. (1980) (M) Chevy Chase.

8pm MOVIE War Of The Worlds. (2005) (M) Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin. 10.15 MOVIE Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. (2016) (MA15+) Lily James, Jack Huston, Sam Riley.

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) (M)

6pm Tennis. United Cup. Day8. Semi-final. 7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery. (M) 8.30 MOVIE The Rainmaker. (1997) (M) Matt Damon. 11.10 House. (M)

4pm Tennis. United Cup. Day9. Semi-final. 7pm MOVIE Escape From Alcatraz. (1979) (PG) Clint Eastwood. 9.15 MOVIE The Deer Hunter. (1978) (MA15+) Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken.

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day10. Final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 7pm To Be Advised. 11.30 House. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (PG)

6pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 11. Melbourne City v Western United. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 9.15 JAG. (PG) 10.15 MacGyver. (PG) 11.10 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.15 Friends. (PG)

Welcome back peeps! Miss me?

Well I hope you all score some waves and good times with friends over the break. Here comes another year and let’s hope, pray and cross our fingers for some good low-pressure ground swells for summer.

Boy, it certainly does seem like a foam board revolution is unfolding. I estimated 60 per cent of boards in the water last week were foam.

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.05 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day1. Night session. 9.30pm New Amsterdam. (M) 10.30 House. (M) 11.30 Snapped. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. (M) 9.45 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (M) 10.45 Born To Kill? 11.45 Call The Midwife.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M) 11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M) 11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG) 11.45 Surf Patrol.

6.30pm Big Bash League. Game36. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Train Truckers.

6.30pm Big Bash League. Game37. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Highway Cops. (PG) 9.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 10.30 Beach Cops.

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Fantastic Four. (2015) (M) 10.35 MOVIE 10 Cloverfield Lane. (2016) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Serenity. (2005) (M) Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres. 9.50 MOVIE Pitch Black. (2000) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Adjustment Bureau. (2011) (M) 9.35 MOVIE Jumper. (2008) (M) 11.20 Young Sheldon.

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 To Be Advised. 7.30 MOVIE Outbreak. (1995) (M) Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo. 10.00 MOVIE Ronin. (1998) (M)

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day2. Night session. 9.30pm The Closer. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Snapped. (M)

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day3. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day4. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 9.25 Bull. (PG) 10.20 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

Maybe grab one from the Beach Beat crew as they seem to have the largest selection. Cheers.

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.15 In The Dark. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Mom. (PG) 10.20 Becker. (PG) 11.10 Frasier. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.55 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.10 Big Bang. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

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6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M) 11.30 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 Seinfeld. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 0601

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